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Genocidal intent of Hamas toward Israel

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Genocidal intent of Hamas toward Israel (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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I believe this article does not meet notability guidelines. Much of the text is already discussed in Allegations of genocide in the October 7 attacks and Hamas. Parts of this article could be used to expand the Hamas page, or the Criticism of Hamas page instead: the former of which already has a section discussing Hamas' use of violence, and the latter of which already has a section discussing accusations of genocidal intent. Unless there becomes too much info both pages specifically around accusations of genocidal intent to warrant an entire new article about genocidal intent, this page feels redundant. Compare this page to the Gaza genocide article, which largely focuses on discussion and analysis of how actions constitute as genocide. Most of the content and references in this page are simply rehashing attacks which are already discussed in greater depth on other pages. Right now, there is not enough info on this page, or other Wikipedia pages, analyzing accusations of genocidal intent to warrant an entire article. Amtoastintolerant (talk) 13:28, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Mati Shemoelof

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Mati Shemoelof (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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No substantial independent coverage. The mentioned award is from a non-notable website. Largoplazo (talk) 15:32, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]


Mati Shemoelof is an established author and poet with a significant body of work published in both Israel and Germany. He has published 12 books, including poetry, prose, and essays, and his work spans multiple languages and cultures.

Shemoelof has written regular columns for leading publications such as Haaretz and Israel Hayom in Israel, The Jewish Independent in Australia, and currently writes for Berliner Zeitung in Germany. His writings and literary contributions have been covered by major media outlets, including The New York Times and prominent German newspapers.

In addition to his existing publications, Shemoelof is set to release his first book in English next year, along with a new book written in German to be published in Germany.

Given his international presence, ongoing literary activity, and the recognition he has received across various media platforms, deleting his Wikipedia page would overlook the notability and relevance of his work. His contributions to literature and journalism are well-documented, diverse, and continue to have a global impact. מתיאל (talk) 10:07, 25 August 2025 (UTC)מתיאל[reply]

Wikipedia doesn't directly consider a person's work to make its own evaluation as to their notability. You need to establish his notability by showing where he has received elsewhere, in reliable sources, the sort of attention you're saying he should receive here. See WP:Notability. Largoplazo (talk) 14:43, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sean Munson

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Sean Munson (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Article subject fails to meet WP:GNG, WP:NSPORT and WP:NHOOPS as a college level player for whom there is no WP:SIGCOV. Geoff | Who, me? 12:37, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Tzadik Penimi

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Tzadik Penimi (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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The two articles that have any depth-of-coverage are clearly press releases or paid coverage (one is clearly tagged as such at the bottom). Beyond that, I don't see any independent third-party coverage to meet WP:BIO threshold. OhNoitsJamie Talk 14:55, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

None of those are independent reliable sources. All of them were generated by Penimi or his publicist. Softlavender (talk) 23:12, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
You says this yet if it were Variety or The Hollywood Reporter, NY Times, etc it could be to. It's hard to know what's TRUE independent ethical journalism. Wikipedia isn't here to investigate morals and motivations. This is supposed to be a repository of free access to information. The reader is responsible for deciding what to believe. 2600:1700:1030:8C60:BCF2:56A0:6A82:27BD (talk) 02:19, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
— 2600:1700:1030:8C60:BCF2:56A0:6A82:27BD (talk) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
What a strange comment. Those publications have editorial oversight. And no, this is supposed to be an encyclopedia, not the Yellow Pages or a collection of improperly referenced claims about living people. Drmies (talk) 02:27, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I have added AppleTV and TV.nu(German streaming platform) which get information directly from distributers/studios referencing subjects associations with certain projects. This should address both notability/citation related issues. DoubtingJacob (talk) 18:05, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
If need be this article can be converted to a biographical https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:SST&redirect=no DoubtingJacob (talk) 02:04, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
A stub is not a valid alternative to a topic that does not meet the notability standard. "Stub" just means "very short". If you read the links you post carefully, this would be very obvious. DMacks (talk) 02:31, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
If you look at several stub articles of people there are in many cases only one or some cases two references. Also in many just ImDb which I put to begin with but it was disagreed with as not an acceptable source. DoubtingJacob (talk) 02:54, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
WP:OTHERSTUFF is one of the weakest arguments possible. Please let us know those other articles that also do not meet our standards so they can be improved or deleted. But "number of references" also is not critical. It's how strong they are, for verifying notability. DMacks (talk) 04:18, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep – The subject has demonstrated sufficient accomplishments to meet notability guidelines, and reliable sources can be added to improve coverage. While the article is at an initial stage of development, it has a solid foundation that can be expanded and improved over time. Deletion is premature when constructive enhancement is clearly possible. Bryan MacKinnon (talk) 01:23, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    • Bryan MacKinnon, it would be helpful if you had a closer look at the actual sources. Drmies (talk) 12:44, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
      If the sources/references are the concern, why not tag it with refimprove? The author has shown a willingness to take suggestions and make changes. Too often, it seems that many of these deletion discussions expect an article to be highly advanced when first published rather than anticipating it will improve over time. Once nominated, the burden shifts to the article’s creator to prove it meets notability guidelines—often discouraging contributors. Bryan MacKinnon (talk) 06:32, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
      When the best sources that a WP:COI SPA can come up with are press releases/promotional fluff, it seems unlikely that there are actual usuable sources in existence. OhNoitsJamie Talk 12:38, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Delete. Although we have claims to being a key crew of many films, we don't have WP:RS about any of them or about him as a person. I'm concerned that as far as I can see none of the articles for the films to which he is reported to have contributed mentioned him until this article was created and the user-generated/unreliable-sources started pouring in. Several of the cited refs for details of certain films that are potentially reliable do not list him at all. That could be a massive omission (but one that we are stuck with following, by WP sourcing/DUE rules), or else a massive joke being played. WP:V and WP:GNG/etc are the rules we have, and we need V of the GNG/etc, not just claims of GNG/etc and V of other details associated with the claimed topics. Need at least some actual RS to prove this has a kernel of a potential article even in draft-space. DMacks (talk) 04:13, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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Gordon Gallery (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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I would have sent this article to draft for revision but we are long outside the 90-day limit the community has agreed for that. There are two problems - much of the content in unsourced, and many of the sources are either hallucinations or fake. My preference is to draftify for improvement but otherwise I think WP:TNT applies. Mccapra (talk) 08:47, 16 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Salvio giuliano 08:49, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Kidnapping of Evyatar David

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Kidnapping of Evyatar David (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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I am nominating this article for deletion per WP:ONEEVENT and the likelihood that continued coverage is unlikely once David is released. Patient Zerotalk 23:32, 6 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

  • Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Crime, Israel, and Palestine. Shellwood (talk) 23:46, 6 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Delete: He's one of the group that got kidnapped, he's not much different than any other person in the group... Why is he more notable than any of the other hostages? We literally have nothing about this person, no backstory, not even much of a description. The article consist of when and where he was born, and famous people reacting to his kidnapping. Getting kidnapped is not notable, I'm not sure what else he's known for. Oaktree b (talk) 00:48, 7 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Oaktree b, I’m thinking of withdrawing this AfD nomination. Do you still agree with your position, and if not, would you be willing to strike your !vote? Thanks, Patient Zerotalk 23:35, 7 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not seeing notability, a merge to the article perhaps, but not enough to withdraw it. Oaktree b (talk) 03:01, 8 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep - I think he's notable in the context of the video, showing him emaciated and being forced to dig his own grave. Bearian (talk) 02:44, 7 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Redirect to Gaza war hostage crisis#Adults. Even though this kidnapping has become notable, including likely continued coverage, at present length I do not view this article as a justified SPINOFF. Knowing the dynamics: the article will be expanded and I will need to change to keep, yet redirect is my current best verdict. gidonb (talk) 04:32, 7 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep. As predicted, I would need to change my opinion soon enough, and this was the case. The kidnapping is notable by the GNG and EVENT. Given the broad media interest and by similar cases, CONTINUEDCOVERAGE is extremely likely. 1E, while an important policy, does not apply. The article is now long enough to stand on its own and merging into the parents would create UNDUE. SPINOFF is a very important and often neglected guideline. We create crazy fragmentation by not adhering to it enough. gidonb (talk) 21:35, 7 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    I now find myself agreeing with this, Gidonb. I am thinking of withdrawing the nomination. Patient Zerotalk 23:38, 7 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for considering, User:Patient Zero. Maybe also give it a bit extra time at the next nomination. While this article started premature, so do a lot of other articles. Warnings are a better remedy if something is missing. This man has become an icon, as have many others during this bloody war. In hope of better times! 01:04, 8 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
No worries at all. Yes, I completely agree with you there! I note we now have an article on Emily Damari - I mention her because the photo of the gesture she made with her injured hand became an iconic symbol too, and I followed all the news surrounding both her kidnapping and release. I realise now upon reflection that I was too quick to nominate this article. Also hoping for better times; I know of many people personally who this has deeply affected. Patient Zerotalk 02:43, 8 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Keep - As I relayed at the deletion discussion for Omer Shem Tov, I am skeptical that WP:ONE EVENT should be applied to experiences that have lasted 600+ days, which is not typically the case with most events that guideline likely contemplated. Nor is it appropriate to delete the article on the speculation that coverage will cease -- let time play out, and then see what happens. (Nor, unfortunately, can it be presumed, as in the nomination, that this hostage will be released.) The article is expanding by the day, and that is entirely in keeping with regular wiki procedures -- indeed, it is the reason there is a stub-class, and then a start-class, and so-forth. Coining (talk) 18:44, 7 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Owen× ☎ 23:33, 13 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • comment: What makes David more notable than the other Israeli prisoners seems to be the videos Hamas released of him. But I don’t know if that makes him notable enough to warrant his own article. Rainsage (talk) 17:21, 19 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Relisting comment: Relisting to allow consideration of the NOPAGE argument.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Vanamonde93 (talk) 17:02, 20 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]


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